Type 2 Diabetes Increases the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life, according to an investigation published in Neurology. The magnitude of risk is greater in younger patients and in patients with complications from diabetes.

Analyzing a Nationwide Hospital Database, the researchers reviewed English national Hospital Episode Statistics and mortality data collected between 1999 and 2011 and created a cohort of 2,017,115 patients who had been admitted for hospital care with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

2,017,115 Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Used as a Reference

Participants with diabetes had a greater risk of a subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease than patients in the reference cohort (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.32). In subgroup analyses, the researchers found that the risk was substantially higher among patients between ages 25 and 44 (adjusted HR, 3.81) and those with complicated diabetes (adjusted HR, 1.49). Genetic factors may exert a relatively greater effect on younger people, and this difference may account for the increased risk among younger participants with diabetes, said the authors.

The adjusted HR of Parkinson’s disease was 1.40 in patients with diabetes between ages 65 and 74 and 1.18 in those age 75 or older. “The association in elderly patients may be the consequence of disrupted insulin signaling secondary to additional lifestyle and environmental factors causing cumulative pathogenic brain changes,” said Dr. Warner and colleagues.

Neurology Reviews. 2018 July;26(7):19

It’s a wise idea to get annual blood work if you are over 40 to assess your health risks for diabetes as well as cancer and cardiovascular risks.

Mild TBI May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s

Among military veterans, mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease over 12 years of follow-up, according to data published in Neurology Reviews.

Every year, mild TBI affects an estimated 42 million people worldwide. It is especially common among athletes and military personnel and is a growing epidemic among the elderly.

What Is a Mild TBI?

Researchers defined moderate to severe TBI as a loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes, alteration of consciousness for more than 24 hours, or amnesia for more than 24 hours. They defined mild TBI as loss of consciousness for zero to 30 minutes, alteration of consciousness for a moment to 24 hours, or amnesia for zero to 24 hours.

A total of 325,870 patients were included in the study with an average age of 47.9 and an average follow-up of 4.6 years. In all, 1,462 patients were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease during follow-up. After adjusting for age, sex, race, education, and other health conditions, the researchers found that patients with moderate severity of TBI had a 71% increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and participants with severe TBI had an 83% increased risk. The worse the injury, the greater the risk.

Did You Have Your Gall Bladder Removed?

At the time gall bladder surgery seemed like a good idea, but now without it your gall bladder, you have an impaired ability to digest fats. Is your stomach always upset? Are you suffering from Leaky Gut or other Digestion Issues?

There are some basic steps that can be taken to help the health of the digestive tract. In addition to a healthy diet, supplements can help. By boosting anti-inflammatory fats, you can help decrease inflammation in the body. Omega 3s are an anti-inflammatory. By consuming sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, you can reduce inflammation and help various conditions including Candida and other digestive problems.

What is a Good Omega 3?

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Plantar Fasciitis Got You Down?

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Your foot has thick, fibrous bands of tissue (”fascia”) reaching from your heel to your toes. These tissues support the muscles and arch of the foot. When the tissues are overly stretched, tiny tears can occur in their surface, which then can cause pain and inflammation. Doctors once thought this type of pain was caused by bony growths called heel spurs. Now they believe that heel spurs are the result — not the cause — of pain from plantar fasciitis.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

A number of things can contribute to plantar fasciitis. Poor footwear and bad gait posture is common. While men can get plantar fasciitis, but it is more common in women. You are also more likely to suffer from this condition as you age or if you are overweight or on your feet for several hours a day.

Now you can relieve the pain and inflammation of the heel associated with plantar fasciitis.

What Is The Treatment For This?

Our office now has a two-step approach to get rid of the painful Plantar Fasciitis and other foot pain related conditions.

We are one of the few offices in the valley to have the Erchonia FX 635 laser. This laser is FDA approved for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. It is proven to promote cellular function through painless bio-stimulation. The FX 635 laser provides patients experiencing chronic heel pain with a non-invasive, effective and successful solution to quickly improve their walking comfort and quality of life without surgery. The healing powers of this low level laser technology can reduce inflammation and eliminate pain in the plantar fascia, and often return people to an active life style after treatment.

I recently attended a rehabilitation course in Denver and will show you simple exercises that take minutes a day that you can do at home to promote the effects of the laser therapy and keep your feet healthy and strong.

2 Steps to Eliminating Pain From Plantar Fasciitis

Step 2. Learn simple exercises that you can do at home to strengthen your feet to keep the pain gone, and keep your feet healthy and strong. Toe weakness is an overlooked cause of a wide range of injuries, including plantar fasciitis, metatarsal stress fractures, and Achilles tendinitis. Causes of toe weakness include advanced age, compensation for a painful injury, neurological injury, and poor footwear.

Caffeine has been found to have Neuroprotective Effects in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Study findings published in Neurology suggest that absolute lower levels of caffeine and caffeine metabolite profiles are promising diagnostic biomarkers for early Parkinson’s Disease. This is consistent with the neuroprotective effect of caffeine previously revealed by epidemiologic and experimental studies.

A study of serum levels of caffeine in patients with Parkinson’s Disease, published online in Neurology, found that serum levels of caffeine and 9 related metabolites were uniformly and significantly decreased in patients with Parkinson’s Disease, despite an equivalent caffeine intake to controls. More importantly, serum levels of caffeine in patients with Parkinson’s Disease related to caffeine intake significantly, but those in controls did more significantly, indicative of less caffeine absorption in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

There have been several reports suggesting an inverse association between daily caffeine consumption and a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease in men, and in women not taking hormone replacement therapy, according to information cited in Neurology. Fujimaki M, Saiki S, Li Y, et al. Serum caffeine and metabolites are reliable biomarkers of early Parkinson disease. Neurology. 2018 Jan 3.

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Is There a Healthy Alternative to Coffee?

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ATP Ignite transforms water into a great-tasting, revitalizing energy drink. Each stick provides a combination of B vitamins, electrolytes, trace minerals, amino acids, herbs, and antioxidants to fuel your body’s energy production. Building on these important nutrients, ATP Ignite also features Purenergy™, a technology-driven, patent-protected ingredient that combines caffeine and pTeroPure® pterostilbene. Initial reports suggest that Purenergy’s caffeine may be absorbed more slowly and stay in your system longer than regular caffeine, which may help your energy last longer. With just 5 g of carbohydrate per serving and zero sugars, ATP Ignite simply gives your body what it needs to produce energy.

If you are interested in a nutrition and supplement analysis that is science based, call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

Seminar on Parkinson’s Disease and Other Brain Disorders

Last week Dr. Burdorf was the guest speaker at TraVek Remodeling’s Community Outreach Monthly Seminar. He spoke to a captive audience about Parkinson’s Disease and Other Brain Disorders.

The best way to help brain disorders is to be proactive in the first place, although if you catch it in its early stages, there are therapies that can be done to help slow the progression, stop it or perhaps even reverse it.

As Dr. Burdorf often says, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Wouldn’t it be good to live the best quality life that you could?

The videos here are from the event. We hope you find them helpful.

If after watching the videos, you’re ready to take the first step to a healthier and happier you, or have concerns about Parkinson’s or Other Brain Disorders, all new patients start as a consultation. It’s free and an opportunity to meet with Dr Burdorf to determine your health care goals. Call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

Package 1: COMPLETE CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND

Heart UltraSound Screening: This screening visualizes the heart valves, measures systolic function, the motility of the left ventricle, the ejection fraction and the dimensions of the atrium and ventricles.

Atrial Fibrillation Screening: Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem found in almost one in every 150 people, causing palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue and risk of stroke.

Stroke Screening: Stroke is the most common cause of long term care admissions in the US. This screening will show your level of plaque build up in the carotid arteries.

Thyroid Ultrasound Screening: This detects cysts, nodules and other abnormalities that may indicate signs of thyroid disease.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition where blood circulation is restricted. It affects over 8 million Americans. This screening detects signs of circulatory problems in the lower extremities.

Package 2: COMPLETE ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Aneurysms form as a result of weakening in the arterial wall. This ultrasound screening detects aneurysms and other abnormalities.

Liver Screening: This scans for cysts, nodules, masses, texture and density and size dimensions of the liver.

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive brain disorder that causes loss of muscle control and affects nearly one million people in the United States alone. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation says the disease involves “the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain,” many of which produce dopamine, a chemical that is responsible for controlling movement and coordination.

While symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement and speech problems are among the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s, they tend to present themselves only once the disease has progressed. To detect Parkinson’s disease in the early stages of development, look for the following seven signs that can present years before the above.

1. Loss of Smell

A lost, or impaired, sense of smell is considered among the very earliest warning signs of Parkinson’s disease. Medically referred to as anosmia, it can sometimes occur as much as several years prior to other symptoms developing.

2. Trouble Sleeping

While it’s common for someone to experience trouble sleeping on occasion, if it occurs often it may be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. Kicking, shouting or grinding one’s teeth while asleep may indicate a condition called rapid eye-movement behavior disorder (RBD). Approximately 40 percent of those with RBD eventually develop Parkinson’s disease.

3. Constipation

As Parkinson’s disease compromises the body’s nervous system, which is responsible for proper digestion and bowel function, constipation is another early warning sign of the disease. While constipation on its own is quite common, if it’s also accompanied by symptoms such as “difficulty sleeping and trouble moving or walking,” then it may be cause for concern.

4. Masked Face

Early on, Parkinson’s disease may impact the movement of the small muscles in the face. This can affect a person’s facial expressions, often leaving them with a very serious look, a blank stare on their face and less frequent blinking.

5. Mood Disorders

Although doctors have yet to completely understand the connection between mood disorders and Parkinson’s disease, it is a common early indicator. A person may experience symptoms such as depression, social withdrawal or heightened anxiety in new situations.

6. Dizziness and Fainting

Feeling dizzy after standing up can happen from time to time, but if it is a persistent issue it may be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is when a person’s blood pressure drops suddenly after standing up is quite common in those with the Parkinson’s disease, affecting 15 to 50 percent of people.

7. Stooping or Hunching Over

Are you not standing up as straight as you used to? If you or your family or friends notice that you seem to be stooping, leaning or slouching when you stand, it could be a sign of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Again, all of these can occur years before the condition is full blown. The test becomes your therapy with functional neurology applications in my practice. Combine this with a science based nutritional approach and you can decrease your risk of this horrible disease.

P.S. Dr. Burdorf will be giving a presentation about Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at TraVek’s offices in Scottsdale. Please join us! They are located at 15575 N 83rd Way, Ste A-4, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. They are one block West of the Costco on Hayden.

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Sean O’Neil

Dr. Burdorf is hosting a FREE event presented by Sean O’Neil. Sean is the President of Memory Dynamics, a professional member of the National Speakers Association and is regarded as one of America’s most entertaining and motivating speakers on the topic of developing an instant-recall memory. Since 1999, he has delivered well over 3500 presentations to businesses, corporations and associations spanning virtually every industry. Known to his clients as ‘The Memory Guy’, Sean is not only a firm believer that “People will never forget how you made them feel”, but also that “Even the best training is in vain…unless you can remember it!”

HOW SERIOUS IS A CONCUSSION?

The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are up to 3.8 million concussions sustained each year.

One out of every 10 athletes will experience a concussion during any given sport season.

Less than 10% of concussions result in a loss of consciousness (seeing stars, blacking out, etc.).

78% of all concussions occur during games, as opposed to taking place during practices.

One out of 2 athletes DO NOT report feeling ANY symptoms after receiving a concussion.

The consequences of living life with undiagnosed and untreated concussions can range from suboptimal performance to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy.)

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion causes damage to the brain. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. It changes the way that a brain functions. Concussions are relatively common, particularly for individuals who play a sport that involves contact with another person or object, such as football or hockey. Though concussions often result from a blow to the head, they can also result from severe shaking of the head and upper body. Since every concussion causes at least some injury to the brain, it requires time and rest to heal properly. Most concussions are mild, and people usually recover fully. Sometimes a concussion is not obvious at the time it occurs, so people don’t realize that they have experienced it until much later, if at all.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION

The effects of a concussion are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Because a healthy brain is necessary to so many areas of a person’s functioning, a more serious or lasting concussion injury may affect an individuals’ eye movements, balance, spatial orientation, speed, accuracy, endurance, reaction time, thoughts, emotions, and overall health.

Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia, which may or may not follow a loss of consciousness, usually involves the loss of memory of the event that caused the concussion.

Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
• Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
• Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
• Dizziness or “seeing stars”
• Ringing in the ears
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Slurred speech
• Delayed response to questions
• Appearing dazed
• Fatigue

Some symptoms of concussions may be immediate or delayed in onset by hours or days after injury:
• Concentration and memory complaints
• Irritability and other personality changes
• Sensitivity to light and noise
• Sleep disturbances
• Psychological adjustment problems and depression
• Disorders of taste and smell

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

How Does Dr. Burdorf Treat Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries?

Dr. Burdorf will insist on a complete neurological examination with imaging to determine the underlying cause of your health issues. In addition, blood testing is often required.

Understanding that each patient is unique, in each case Dr. Burdorf will use a variety of approaches and different types of therapies in order to achieve the desired results. He is also equipped to identify and treat symptoms long after the original injury occurred.

Dr. Burdorf is trained to know when to incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address underlying social and stress responses associated with concussions and brain injuries. He is also trained to test for underlying metabolic issues such as anemia, gut infections, dysglycemia, hormone and thyroid disorders. These issues can exacerbate the inflammatory cascade, which is occurring in the healing brain. It is common for Dr. Burdorf to co-mange your condition with doctors of other specialties to achieve the best practice goals for your recovery.

Patient Testimonials

I was six years old when I have got Bells Palsy. My eye was drooping down to the middle of my face. My parents took me to multiple hospitals, and they basically told me there was nothing I could do. Dr. Burdorf not only gave me hope, but he cured my Bells Palsy within a few treatments. Dr. Burdorf is an EXCELLENT doctor!

~ Katrina G. from Scottsdale, AZ

I have gone to Dr. Burdorf on several occasions for a variety of issues. His assessment skills are comprehensive, thorough history taking and tailored plan of care so it is targeted to a specific problem area. This is appreciated in regards to time and affordability. He is professional, gentle and takes the extra time needed to explain all the modalities used for treatment. His advanced training neuroscience is a plus for treating pain appropriately. He has a state-of-the-art office with the latest equipment, friendly staff and flexible hours.

~ Misty C. from Tempe, Arizona

My family and I moved to California in February, so I will no longer be seeing Dr. Burdorf. He was such a great help with all my back issues over the years and I’m sorry I can’t go to him anymore.